Question

how do you put y=x*squred*+ 3x-4 to standard form?

Answer 1

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_function#Forms_of_a_quadratic_function

It is in standard form.
btw, you can write it as
y= x^2 +3x -4

(use the uparrow to show an exponent)

Answer 2

apparently not to my teacher? he says that is in gen form?

Answer 3

Looks like a dumb argument about definitions. In this case, general form means vertex form (according to Wikipedia)

to find general form, you can complete the square.

Answer 4

perfect! thanks